We Need New Stories is a non-fiction book written by journalist and author Nesrine Malik in 2019.[1] It discusses "toxic myths" on matters such as freedom of speech, political correctness, racial and identity politics, and national myths (particularly in relation to the United Kingdom and the United States, and how these impact decision-making), discussing and how these concepts have been misrepresented – often to oppose progressive causes – and encouraging readers to question accepted norms.[2][3]
It was first released in paperback on 20 August 2020[4] and a new edition was released in 2021.[5]
- ^ "2019 in books: what you'll be reading this year". The Guardian. 5 January 2019. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ Malik, Nesrine (September 6, 2019). "Great Britain and the toxic myth of virtuous origin". Huck. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Levitt, Jessica (17 November 2019). "BOOK BITES - Nesrine Malik, August Thomas, Herman Koch". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Dawson, Brit (August 20, 2020). "Nesrine Malik challenges the myths that hold back revolution". Dazed. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ PW Staff (February 17, 2021). "The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2021". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 8 May 2021.